Charles Leslie Roberts (28 May 1901 – 29 May 1980), sometimes known as Charles Roberts, was an English professional

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who made over 300 appearances as an

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in the

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. He is best remembered for his three years with

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, for whom he made 119 appearances and scored 35 goals.

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1901 births English footballers English Football League players Brentford F.C. players 1980 deaths People from Halesowen Men's association football inside forwards Aston Villa F.C. players Redditch United F.C. players Members of the Order of the British Empire Chesterfield F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Merthyr Town F.C. players AFC Bournemouth players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players Manchester City F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players New Brighton A.F.C. players Midland Football League players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Rotherham United F.C. players South Liverpool F.C. players {{England-footy-forward-1900s-stub